]]>We’re all familiar with the idea of corporate off-sites, but how does this concept scale down to an individual professional? In this episode, Tom Mighell interviews Dennis Kennedy about his practice of personal quarterly off-sites. Dennis explains the benefits of implementing a habit of this kind, both personally and professionally, and gives specific examples of how to plan a well-structured off-site session with measurable goals. In their second segment, Dennis & Tom offer their lists of cool travel tools for vacationing lawyers.

]]>https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/09/the-rewarding-practice-of-personal-quarterly-off-sites/feed/0Digital Detoxing for Lawyershttps://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/digital-detoxing-for-lawyers-2/
https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/digital-detoxing-for-lawyers-2/#respondFri, 30 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/?p=10616One estimate claims the number of lawyers with digital addiction could be as high as 40%.

]]>One estimate claims the number of lawyers with digital addiction could be as high as 40%, and lawyers’ need to constantly engage with technology makes it difficult to set boundaries. What can they do to unplug? In this edition of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Roberta Tepper about digital addiction in the legal profession and her tips for spending less time on mobile devices. Together, they discuss the signs and symptoms of addiction, caution against “text neck”, and talk about ways lawyers can mindfully put their phones down and reduce dependence, step-by-step.

Roberta Tepper has been the lawyer assistance programs director at the State Bar of Arizona since 2013.

]]>https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/digital-detoxing-for-lawyers-2/feed/0Your IoT Device May Be Testifying Against Youhttps://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/your-iot-device-may-be-testifying-against-you/
https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/your-iot-device-may-be-testifying-against-you/#respondFri, 23 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/?p=10617The Digital Detectives discuss recent legislative efforts to regulate the IoT at the state and federal level and the litigation that may result from them.

]]>It’s been estimated that about 8 billion “things” are connected to the Internet, and that the number of connected “things” could exceed 20 billion by the end of 2020. Sharon Nelson and John Simek are joined by Gail Gottehrer to explore the scope of the Internet of Things. It is critical to understand what data these devices collect, the privacy and security issues associated with them, and how IoT data can be, and has been, used as evidence in court. They also discuss recent legislative efforts to regulate the IoT at the state and federal level and the litigation that may result from them.

]]>Did you know that more than half of the world’s population is now online? Or that there are 70 million podcast listeners in the US? Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell explore these statistics and more as they list highlights from the 2019 Internet Trends report from analyst Mary Meeker. They examine the trends that sparked their interest and envision how current changes in usage could affect the future of the internet. In their second segment, they discuss the pros and cons of writing for web vs. print publications.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

]]>https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/exploring-mary-meekers-2019-internet-trends-report/feed/0How Can Chatbots Help Your Law Firm?https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/how-can-chatbots-help-your-law-firm/
https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/how-can-chatbots-help-your-law-firm/#respondFri, 09 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/?p=10594Many lawyers are curious about chatbots but have little knowledge of how they can be applied in their legal practice.

]]>Many lawyers are curious about chatbots but have little knowledge of how they can be applied in their legal practice. In this episode of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelsonand Jim Calloway talk to Tom Martin about how chatbots are being put to work in the legal industry. Tom talks about his background as a lawyer and shares what spurred his interest in developing chatbots. They discuss how this technology frees up lawyers’ time and helps them connect with more clients. Tom also offers his advice for lawyers interested in getting into the legal tech space.

]]>https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/08/how-can-chatbots-help-your-law-firm/feed/0Guidance for Lawyers with Cybersecurity Paralysishttps://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/07/guidance-for-lawyers-with-cybersecurity-paralysis/
https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/07/guidance-for-lawyers-with-cybersecurity-paralysis/#respondFri, 26 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/?p=10529The Digital Detectives help give guidance for lawyers with cybersecurity paralysis, and how to improve security based on the size of the firm and types of information held.

]]>Many lawyers fear the topic of cybersecurity simply because they don’t understand it. What developments do they need to know about? What protections to they need to put in place? In this episode of Digital Detectives, Sharon Nelson and John Simek offer guidance for lawyers with cybersecurity paralysis. They discuss the reasonable steps to take to improve security based on firm size and types of information held. Additionally, they encourage firms to invest in staff training and outline the steps to take if a breach has occurred.

]]>Taking a break from your busy life of lawyering? Get ready to relax with some beach read recommendations from Dennis and Tom! In this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, listeners hear Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell’s top picks for their summer reading lists. They discuss their thoughts on how reading is changing and ponder whether the mode of consuming books (i.e. digital, audio, or paper) affects the reader’s experience. In their second segment, they talk about some of their favorite tools for automating standard tasks, including If This Then That, Zapier, and Microsoft Flow. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

]]>https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/07/the-essential-summer-reading-list-best-beach-reads-for-lawyers/feed/0Digital Detoxing for Lawyershttps://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/07/digital-detoxing-for-lawyers/
https://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2019/07/digital-detoxing-for-lawyers/#respondFri, 12 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +0000http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/?p=10440One estimate claims the number of lawyers with digital addiction could be as high as 40%.

]]>One estimate claims the number of lawyers with digital addiction could be as high as 40%, and lawyers’ need to constantly engage with technology makes it difficult to set boundaries. What can they do to unplug? In this edition of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk to Roberta Tepper about digital addiction in the legal profession and her tips for spending less time on mobile devices. Together, they discuss the signs and symptoms of addiction, caution against “text neck,” and talk about ways lawyers can mindfully put their phones down and reduce dependence, step-by-step.

]]>We hear plenty about data breaches and cyber crimes in the news, but most of us don’t know much about the day to day practice of those trusted to deal with them. Darius Davenport joins Digital Detective hosts, John Simek and Sharon Nelson, to discuss how he helps his clients deal with cybersecurity concerns and privacy matters. He shares the path that led him to this specialized practice, the kind of matters he deals with, and the advice he has for his clients and any business that needs to protect its data.

Darius Davenport is a partner and chairman of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group of Crenshaw, Ware & Martin.

]]>How easy has it become to fake photos, video, audio, and other data, and how will this affect your practice of law? In this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss what lawyers need to know about the deep fake phenomenon. They canvass the increasingly sophisticated fakes cropping up online and give their take on the implications of this issue for the legal industry. In their second segment, Dennis and Tom respond to comments they received on their previous episode about digital mindfulness.